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Why Dabo Swinney’s Preseason Game Proposal is Needed in College Football

When discussing his decision to name redshirt junior Christopher Vizzina as the starting quarterback, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney was candid. “We can’t go any further,” he said when asked about Vizzina’s process in practice leading up to Saturday’s bout with LSU.

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Clemson Football Recruiting Needs in the Class of 2027: Defense

Earlier this week we took at how the offensive side Clemson’s roster is positioned for the class of 2027 and any portal activity. Below is a deep dive of the defensive side of the ball.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 3

Vizzina, Arch Manning, Kiffin and a High School Gym

CLEMSON – Word travels fast in a small, private high school. Especially when an SEC head football coach strolls into the primary gymnasium in the middle of a nondescript school day.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 3

Swinney Denies Kiffin ‘Fed’ Him Intel on Ole Miss

CLEMSON — Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney denied claims on Wednesday that Lane Kiffin encouraged him to turn Ole Miss into the NCAA for tampering violations.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / September 2

Swinney’s Weekly Wednesday Practice Report

CLEMSON — Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney spoke with the media following practice on Wednesday, as the Tigers get set to visit No. 11 LSU on Saturday (7:30 p.m.) to open the season.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 2

(WATCH) Clemson-LSU Game Week Has Arrived

The Clemson podcast where the fans drive the conversation. Each Monday, The Clemson Insider’s Jason Priester goes live at 7 p.m. and fields questions from the audience.

Tait Reynolds News / The Clemson Insider / September 2

Morris on Reynolds Potentially Getting Snaps at LSU

Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris says backup true freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds will be prepared if/when his number his called during Saturday’s season opener against No.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 2

Finebaum, for Once, Agrees with Swinney

ESPN personality Paul Finebaum, historically one of Dabo Swinney’s most vocal critics, has surprisingly agreed with Swinney on something. During Wednesday’s episode of ESPN’s Get Up, Finebaum fully agreed with Swinney, saying that the Clemson head coach is “100% right” in his point of view on former NFL players returning to college football.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 2

Former Clemson CB Claimed off Waivers

Shortly after being let go by one NFL team, a former member of Clemson’s secondary has been picked up by another franchise. The Cleveland Browns have claimed rookie cornerback Toriano Pride Jr.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 2

National Writer Makes Bold Clemson-LSU Prediction

TheAthletic’s college football staff released bold predictions for the 2026 season, and one staffer went out on a limb when it comes to the highly anticipated season opener between Clemson and LSU.

Christopher Vizzina News / Clemson Tigers on SI / September 2

Why Christopher Vizzina Wouldn't Change His Journey to Clemson Starting QB Job

In January 2023, Clemson quarterback Christopher Vizzina was a mid-year enrollee practicing with the team, learning behind new starter Cade Klubnik. Fast

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / September 2

Why Clemson's Transfers in the Secondary Have Tom Allen Impressed Entering Week 1

Entering his second season with the Clemson Tigers, defensive coordinator Tom Allen saw the issues in the secondary that his unit gave up at times in 2025. So he completely rehauled it with transfer talent.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 2

Lane Kiffin's LSU debut sets a credential mark in Tiger Stadium history

No. 11 LSU hosts No. 23 Clemson at 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday on ABC, in a sold-out Tiger Stadium, with College GameDay on campus and Lane Kiffin coaching his first game in the building.

Lane Kiffin gets candid about LSU’s decision to bring in NFL players

Dabo Swinney adds fuel to Week 1 LSU showdown by ripping 'embarrassing' player eligibility drama

Could drama tank Lane Kiffin's first season at LSU?

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Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / September 2

Clemson Football Recruiting Needs in the Class of 2027: Offense

Earlier this summer we took a quick look at how Clemson’s roster is positioned for the 2026 season. But recruiting is a 24/7 effort in college football which means we have to focus on class of 2027.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 2

Vizzina’s Prize for Winning QB Job – Road Start at Other ‘Death Valley’

CLEMSON — After a long competition that dates back to January, Christopher Vizzina has earned the right to be Clemson’s starting quarterback. Head coach Dabo Swinney named Vizzina his starter during his weekly press conference at the Smart Family Media Center on Tuesday.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 1

Kiffin Says Preparing for Clemson ‘Scary’

LSU head coach readily admits that preparing for the season opener against Clemson has been challenging. The same two teams matched up to kick off last season, with the Bayou Bengals coming away with a 17-10 win on Clemson’s home turf.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 1

Dabo Swinney adds fuel to Week 1 LSU showdown by ripping 'embarrassing' player eligibility drama

Ahead of a hyped Week 1 showdown, Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney took aim at LSU Tigers coach Lane Kiffin in pointed remarks about LSU's "embarrassing" player eligibility drama.

Clemson officially announces starting QB ahead of LSU matchup

ESPN reveals 'College GameDay' kickoff details

Marcel Reed ignites Texas-Texas A&M rivalry

Former Ohio State QB joins high school coaching ranks

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Clemson Tigers News / Yardbarker / September 1

Clemson announces starting quarterback ahead of LSU matchup

Clemson officially announces starting quarterback ahead of LSU matchup

The Clemson Tigers are set to hit the road for one of the marquee matchups of Week 1 against the LSU Tigers, and we now know who will start at QB in the pivotal matchup.

As LSU and Clemson prepare to clash, which school is the real Death Valley?

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Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / August 31

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College Football News / Stadium Rant / August 31

LSU Vs Clemson Prediction 2026: 3 Proven Reasons Clemson Is the Best Bet

Last updated: August 31, 2026 LSU vs. Clemson prediction starts with a quarterback edge in Baton Rouge. This is not a prediction of a blowout like most see this game.